Mayweather, who says he made at least $70 million from the bout, reiterated his belief that he is the “best ever” because he is always “one step ahead of any fighter.”

“I’ve had a great career. Very comfortable, made great investments — I am ‘A’ OK,” he told a press conference where he was in effusive mood and talked at length about his career and plans for the future.

That includes devoting himself to young fighters in his stable at Mayweather Promotions.

– ‘Go the Floyd Mayweather way’ –

But he could not resist a dig at critics who have questioned his personality, his defensive style of boxing and those who have highlighted incidents of domestic violence that saw him spend time behind bars.

People choose not to see the good side of him, he said, insisting that his persona was all part of a grand plan — to ultimately win and make money.

“They say, ‘All he can do is hold, run, he’s cocky, arrogant, no one likes him, he cannot write or read’ — and you all believe that,” he said, adding his substantial wealth means he can easily afford to give up the fight game.

“If you believe it you are dumb for believing it.

“They believe that and I was able to accomplish what I did.

“I think you all need to go the Floyd Mayweather way. I know no one who made upwards of $800 million from the sport.”